Update: collaboration, damage assessment, and storm recovery- King County

Dec. 21, 2006

Update: collaboration, damage assessment, and storm recovery

Sims and Gregoire tour county
Praise collaboration and assess damage across the county

King County Executive Ron Sims and Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire toured King County today to meet with affected residents, thank work crews, and survey wind damage in the hardest hit parts of the county.

Sims and Gregoire visited a Red Cross shelter at North Bellevue Community Center to talk to shelter residents and volunteers to gain a first hand sense of how the community was pulling together in response to last week’s wind storm. The leaders also toured the area around Woodinville/Duvall Road, thanking work crews from King County Roads Division, Puget Sound Energy, and other out of state crews who have been working non-stop to repair services to county residents.

“I want to praise the collaborative spirit shown by King County, the state, the private sector, and the impacted communities,” said Executive Sims. “Everyone has come together, to pitch in, shoulder to shoulder, in response to one of the most devastating storms our region has ever seen.”

As of Thursday afternoon, approximately 57,000 PSE customers in King County were still without power. About 4,900 Seattle City Light customers remained without electrical service.

There remain 19 road closures around King County. For current road closures, visit http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/roadalert/.

Property Damage

To report damage estimates to homes and businesses due to the wind storm, residents and business owners should call the King County Damage Hotline at 800-523-5044. (**Note: This is not the phone number to report a power outage. For PSE power outages call 888-225-5773.) King County will continue taking damage reports from impacted residents and businesses through Friday, December 22nd, 5 p.m. King County is collecting the information to provide the State of Washington figures for any future Presidential Disaster Declaration, which could qualify the area for federal funds.

Over the past four days, the King County Disaster Hotline has logged 418 calls from residents reporting damage to their homes or businesses. Damage estimates to date total $10.2 million in structural damage and $1.78 million in personal property damage. Nineteen businesses have reported $397,200 in structural damage and a $541,500 loss in inventory.

Shelters

King County, various cities, and the Red Cross have 16 shelters and warming centers for citizens who have been affected by the storm. Shelters can be used during the day to get warm, take showers, recharge cell phones, and to receive food.

Overnight:

Bethany Bible Church, 6214 N.E. Bothell Way in Kenmore
Renton Highlands Community Center, 800 N.E. Edmonds Street
Highland Community Center, 14224 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue (operated by City of Bellevue), meals and snacks.
Masonic Home, 23660 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines/Federal Way 206-323-2345. Meals and snacks.
Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle
North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave., meals and snacks.

Day:

Si View Metro Park Warming Shelter, 400 S.E. Orchard, North Bend, hot snacks, cots/blankets.
Duvall Church Warming Shelter, 15520 Main St., Duvall. BBQ and movies until Friday. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th St. S.E. Call 253-931-3016
Auburn YMCA 1620 Perimeter Road. Call 253-833-2770
Mercer Island Community Center, Open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., showers open until 11 p.m. No meals or night shelter.
King County Aquatic Center (day shelter), Federal Way
Jewish Community Center (day shelter), 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, showers.
Crossroads Community Center, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (day shelter), snacks and drinks, open until 9 p.m.
South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, (day shelter), snacks and drinks, open until 9 p.m.

Recovery Services:

King County as well as local cities are offering a variety of storm related recovery services. A full listing of county resources can be found at www.metrokc.gov under “Storm resources”.

NOTE: The Joint Information Center will close at 5 p.m. today and reopen Friday, December 22nd at 7 a.m.

King County Executive, Ron Sims County news Executive initiatives Excellence in Government Executive offices Biography Contact information King County Executive Office Ron Sims, King County Executive 701 Fifth Ave. Suite 3210 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-4040 Fax: 206-296-0194 TTY Relay: 711	KING COUNTY HOME \| NEWS \| SERVICES \| DIRECTORY \| CONTACT King County Executive, Ron Sims King County Executive You're in: King County Executive, Ron Sims print Dec. 21, 2006 Update: collaboration, damage assessment, and storm recovery Sims and Gregoire tour county Praise collaboration and assess damage across the county King County Executive Ron Sims and Washington State Governor Chris Gregoire toured King County today to meet with affected residents, thank work crews, and survey wind damage in the hardest hit parts of the county. Sims and Gregoire visited a Red Cross shelter at North Bellevue Community Center to talk to shelter residents and volunteers to gain a first hand sense of how the community was pulling together in response to last week’s wind storm. The leaders also toured the area around Woodinville/Duvall Road, thanking work crews from King County Roads Division, Puget Sound Energy, and other out of state crews who have been working non-stop to repair services to county residents. “I want to praise the collaborative spirit shown by King County, the state, the private sector, and the impacted communities,” said Executive Sims. “Everyone has come together, to pitch in, shoulder to shoulder, in response to one of the most devastating storms our region has ever seen.” As of Thursday afternoon, approximately 57,000 PSE customers in King County were still without power. About 4,900 Seattle City Light customers remained without electrical service. There remain 19 road closures around King County. For current road closures, visit http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/roadalert/. Property Damage To report damage estimates to homes and businesses due to the wind storm, residents and business owners should call the King County Damage Hotline at 800-523-5044. (**Note: This is not the phone number to report a power outage. For PSE power outages call 888-225-5773.) King County will continue taking damage reports from impacted residents and businesses through Friday, December 22nd, 5 p.m. King County is collecting the information to provide the State of Washington figures for any future Presidential Disaster Declaration, which could qualify the area for federal funds. Over the past four days, the King County Disaster Hotline has logged 418 calls from residents reporting damage to their homes or businesses. Damage estimates to date total $10.2 million in structural damage and $1.78 million in personal property damage. Nineteen businesses have reported $397,200 in structural damage and a $541,500 loss in inventory. Shelters King County, various cities, and the Red Cross have 16 shelters and warming centers for citizens who have been affected by the storm. Shelters can be used during the day to get warm, take showers, recharge cell phones, and to receive food. Overnight: Bethany Bible Church, 6214 N.E. Bothell Way in Kenmore Renton Highlands Community Center, 800 N.E. Edmonds Street Highland Community Center, 14224 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue (operated by City of Bellevue), meals and snacks. Masonic Home, 23660 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines/Federal Way 206-323-2345. Meals and snacks. Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle North Bellevue Community Center, 4063 148th Ave., meals and snacks. Day: Si View Metro Park Warming Shelter, 400 S.E. Orchard, North Bend, hot snacks, cots/blankets. Duvall Church Warming Shelter, 15520 Main St., Duvall. BBQ and movies until Friday. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th St. S.E. Call 253-931-3016 Auburn YMCA 1620 Perimeter Road. Call 253-833-2770 Mercer Island Community Center, Open 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., showers open until 11 p.m. No meals or night shelter. King County Aquatic Center (day shelter), Federal Way Jewish Community Center (day shelter), 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, showers. Crossroads Community Center, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (day shelter), snacks and drinks, open until 9 p.m. South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 S.E. Newport Way, (day shelter), snacks and drinks, open until 9 p.m. Recovery Services: King County as well as local cities are offering a variety of storm related recovery services. A full listing of county resources can be found at www.metrokc.gov under “Storm resources”. NOTE: The Joint Information Center will close at 5 p.m. today and reopen Friday, December 22nd at 7 a.m.
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